2/1 - 2 level bids with a fit J 2NT
#1
Posted 2013-March-27, 03:55
I guess another way of asking the question is what sort of game-force hand, with a major suit fit and no singleton / void, does NOT want to go through J2NT.
#2
Posted 2013-March-27, 06:20
#3
Posted 2013-March-27, 07:30
KenRexford for one uses a Multi-type 2C! ( 2/1 GF ) over a 1M opening = Clubs and/or 3+ support. Ken says: " I tend to like 2/1 GF sequences when a splinter or Jacoby 2NT is imperfect."
An advantage is to keep the bidding low for possible slam exploration.
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One problem I have with it is that it is difficult to convince opener that you have more than 3 card support.
And for the auction:
1S - 2H
3H - 3S now is a Ctrl cuebid agreeing ♥ as trump.... not a double-fit .
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#4
Posted 2013-March-27, 08:20
I don't say only these hand types.
#5
Posted 2013-March-27, 09:22
So, we have:
2x, then a jump to 4M as a picture (say, KQXX XX AKJXX XX).
2X, then a jump to 3M as a strong one (say, KQXX AX AKJxx XX)
2X, then new suit, then support when too strong to splinter.
#6
Posted 2013-March-27, 09:31
aguahombre, on 2013-March-27, 09:22, said:
On the other hand, while it is nice in theory to have an unknown hand as declarer, if it starts with 2NT it is responder who has the outside length and will be able to count to 13 potential tricks, so he is the one who is better positioned to make the decision.
If responder can describe his length via a 2/1 and still get opener to know about the 4 card support, then fair enough. As opener, I would assume a delayed spade bid is just preference, and nothing to get excited about. Edit - after 1♠ 2♥ 2NT, it is difficult to jump to 3♠.
#7
Posted 2013-March-27, 10:18
fromageGB, on 2013-March-27, 09:31, said:
True, but the 3S bid won't be construed as doubt about trump and opener can proceed as if responder has the strong one even if he doesn't have that. The 2NT rebid itself (in my world) is already specific as to shape with 11-14 or 18-19. With the normal minimum range opener just goes along with the program. With the biggie, opener will wait until responder is finished and then continue.
#8
Posted 2013-March-27, 11:17
I suppose opener with 12-14 would then bid 3NT non-serious after 1♠ 2♦ 2♠ 3♠, and responder can start action with a serious cue bid, but it is tricky to get opener to take control. You are probably better off starting with 2NT. At least that way you have the advantage of knowing if opener has a shortage before you get to this point (depending on your Jacoby methods), and with your "9 cards in the 2 suits" hand, this could be very important.
2NT also avoids two4bridge's problem hand.
#9
Posted 2013-March-28, 03:43
#10
Posted 2013-March-28, 04:05
There are different ideas on what happens after 2NT, and some are better than others. Plan your priorities.
#11
Posted 2013-April-02, 11:57
el mister, on 2013-March-27, 03:55, said:
I guess another way of asking the question is what sort of game-force hand, with a major suit fit and no singleton / void, does NOT want to go through J2NT.
A suit of 5 or 6 (if 6, exactly 3-card support for pd's suit) cards, missing at most one honor. For example: ♠AQJxx, ♥KJxx, ♦Ax, ♣xx, after pd's 1♥ opening. If pd has 2nd round control on ♣, ♥A (even ♥Q is missing), ♠K, a slam is almost certain.
Even with a singleton, sometimes I prefer to show double fit than shortness. If double fit is confirmed, we can then use double-suit RKC.
#12
Posted 2013-April-02, 18:06
el mister, on 2013-March-27, 03:55, said:
I guess another way of asking the question is what sort of game-force hand, with a major suit fit and no singleton / void, does NOT want to go through J2NT.
Over 1S eg
KJxx
xx
xx
AKJxx
I would of course bid 2C followed by a 4S picture bid. I think bidding 2NT on such a hand is laughable.
#13
Posted 2013-April-07, 10:39